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Initiative aims to remove barriers to shipyard efficiency, on-time delivery

By PSNS & IMF Public Affairs | Sept. 9, 2019

A six-week pilot program at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility will help

USS Connecticut (SSN 22) departs Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility’s Dry Dock 4 Aug. 10.

Shipyard finishes maintenance on USS Connecticut

By PSNS & IMF Public Affairs | Sept. 6, 2019

Returning another strategic asset to service with the fleet, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard &

Graduates of the Naval Sea Systems Command Lean Six Sigma Black Belt program listen as Capt. Dianna Wolfson, commander of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, addresses them and ceremony attendees on the importance of innovation Aug. 23 at the Norm Dicks Government Center in Bremerton, Washington.

Local commands graduate 12 trained to lead innovation

By PSNS & IMF Public Affairs | Aug. 26, 2019

Culminating five weeks of comprehensive training in process improvement and change management, 10

PSNS & IMF employees view a demonstration of tools during a technology showcase hosted by the National Center for Manufacturing Science at the Kitsap Conference Center July 25. More than 50 companies displayed equipment, tools, supplies and safety gear to more cost-effectively and efficiently help shipyard workers maintain, modernize and retire the Navy’s fleet.

Workforce learns about new technology at showcase

By PSNS & IMF Public Affairs | Aug. 20, 2019

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility employees were able to check out

Cmdr. Aaron Cudray speaks to those in attendance at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Detachment Everett change of charge ceremony held August 16 at Naval Station Everett. Other members of the official party include (from left) Capt. Dianna Wolfson, commander, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, Capt. Ginalyn Harrell, deputy commander, Northwest Regional Maintenance Facility, and Cmdr. Mark Schuchmann, outgoing office in charge, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility Detachment Everett.

PSNS & IMF Detachment Everett holds change of charge ceremony

By PSNS & IMF Public Affairs | Aug. 19, 2019

A new leader took the helm of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility

USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720) awaits inactivation in dry dock at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility.

Process improvements to streamline Pittsburgh inactivation

By Karen Coffman, PSNS & IMF Project Engineering and Planning Manager | Aug. 12, 2019

Inactivation process improvements gleaned from a series of projects in recent months at Puget Sound

Rear Adm. Tom Anderson presents a Navy Afloat Maintenance Training Strategy certificate to Machinist Mate Second Class Paul Lewis at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility Everett Detachment during an all-hands presentation in Everett, Washington. Anderson is Commander, Navy Regional Maintenance Center and Naval Sea Systems Deputy Commander, Ship Maintenance and Modernization (SEA 21) and visited Northwest Regional Maintenance Center (NWRMC) on Jul 22.

Admiral presents awards to Sailors and civilians during visit to NWRMC

By PSNS & IMF Public Affairs | July 29, 2019

The admiral in charge of the Navy’s regional maintenance centers presented awards to Sailors and

Travis McGreger, Shop 71, Painters, Blasters and Tilesetters, training instructor, demonstrates how the virtual reality paint sprayer trainer works July 10 in a Continuous Training and Development classroom in Building 460.

Paint simulation training saves time, money, reduces waste

By Max Maxfield, PSNS & IMF Public Affairs | July 25, 2019

Correctly painting a surface aboard a Navy vessel is not as easy as using a rattle can to repaint a

Sailors assigned to the fast-attack submarine USS Seawolf (SSN 21) return home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, following a six-month deployment. Seawolf is the first of the Navy’s three Seawolf-class submarines, designed to be faster and quieter than its Los Angeles-class counterpart.

USS Seawolf project team, ship’s force complete TSRA

By PSNS & IMF Public Affairs | July 25, 2019

USS Seawolf (SSN 21) project team, ship’s force and Trident Refit Facility-Bangor worked tirelessly

Marlene Bell, an American Sign Language Interpreter with Code 900A, Administrative Support, facilitates communication for deaf and hard of hearing employees at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility.

Command hires full-time American Sign Language interpreter to serve, empower total workforce

By Max Maxfield, PSNS & IMF Public Affairs | July 12, 2019

In its ongoing effort to promote an all-inclusive environment for a diverse workforce, Puget Sound

The Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) completed an on time, pier side pre-deployment availability, June 14 at Naval Station Everett in Everett, Wash.

USS Gridley on time, ready for mission success

By PSNS & IMF Public Affairs | July 12, 2019

The Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) completed an on-time, pierside

Vice Adm. Thomas Moore, commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, recognized the accomplishments of individuals, shops and codes throughout Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility during a recognition ceremony at the shipyard June 11.

NAVSEA commander acknowledges PSNS & IMF project successes during recognition ceremony

By PSNS & IMF Public Affairs | July 1, 2019

Vice Adm. Thomas Moore, commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, recognized the accomplishments of

Capt. Dianna Wolfson, new Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility commander, addresses the audience at the PSNS & IMF change of command ceremony June 12. Wolfson relieved Capt. Howard Markle at the ceremony.

New commander takes helm at PSNS & IMF; unit award announced

By PSNS & IMF Public Affairs | June 12, 2019

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility welcomed its new commander and

USS Nimitz (CVN 68) departs Dry Dock 6 at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton, Wash., Dec. 5, 2018.

Shipyard notches seventh consecutive on-time carrier overhaul

By PSNS & IMF Public Affairs | May 30, 2019

Declaring the massive overhaul of USS Nimitz (CVN 68) complete on May 27, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility celebrated its seventh consecutive early or on-time completion of an aircraft carrier availability. Nimitz’s docking planned incremental availability (DPIA) ended four days ahead of schedule, completing sea trials on Memorial Day.

Functions of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility’s newest mobile crane are demonstrated moments after a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 2

Shipyard rolls out first of four mobile cranes

By Michele Fletcher, PSNS & IMF Public Affairs | May 16, 2019

Approximately 25 teammates from PSNS & IMF’s Code 700, Lifting and Handling Department, were on hand at the mobile crane test site on Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, along with Capt. Howard Markle, PSNS & IMF commander, to cut the ribbon celebrating the first of four newly purchased mobile crane’s entry into service May 2.